Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Before we get to today's designer I have a news flash.MORE PRIZES to sweeten the deal!

Moda sent me more items than I requested. They are the greatest!I will add another Fat Quarter Bundle, and a Fat Eighth Bundle of Lovely to the prizes. This way both the winner of the fabric swatches AND the winner of the " just leave a comment" will both have the opportunity to win a Fat Quarter Bundle.Hurry, hurry you only have until Midnight tonight to make yourguesses, comments or both to be eligible for the prizes.As of 11:00 last night no one has guessed all the fabrics correctly. (I have not checked beyond that time.)The closest is 11 correct guesses.You are all welcome to try again...and again.Scroll down to Day 14 to leave you guesses and comments.

Today's featured designer is Karla Eisenach of Sweetwater. I love her minimalistic quilts and her simple color palettes. Hop on over to her blog to see the pillow of the day and learn a few unknowns about Karla.

Since Karla's fabrics always have some sort of pattern featuring type.I decided a typewriter would be today's subject for my painting.I have titled today's picture...

To the Letter.For you young ones out there,a typewriter is what we used before computer keyboards.You typed directly on the paper - no computer screen.There was no backspace key that erased your mistakes.You had to erase them with a typewriter eraser and then retype.

Be sure to stop back tomorrow to see the painting of the day and link up with Barbara Brackman, Moda's queen of historical fabric.

Reconnect with someone by typing a letter - or an email today.Or go type your comments and or guesses now, as Day 14 comments close at midnight tonight. Hurry on over here to leave your guesses or comments.

I learned to type when I was about 7 years old, using my Dad's manual Smith Corona typewriter. It was such a great typewriter and I remember how good the keys felt under my fingers. No computer can match that!

The first time I told my kids to hit the 'typewriter' icon to print, they truly did laugh out loud! I had to save for months to get my first one but I certainly like word processing better. I love your little painting!

About Sandy

I have always had an interest in art and sewing. My mother taught me how to sew at a young age. In high school I made my own clothes and made greeting cards for my friends. Later on I made cards for my boyfriend, who later became my husband. On the advice of my high school counselor I did not pursue a career in art. I was told that an "A" in high school art does not make you an artist. In 1988 I set out to prove that counselor wrong (or right) and started a greeting card company, " My Dream Designs." In 1992 I combined my love of art and sewing skills and the pattern company "Pieces From My Heart" was born. In spring of 1994, I attended my first international Quilt Market in St. Louis, where I was discovered by Moda Fabrics. Many fabric lines later, I am thrilled to be designing fabric for Moda. Designing fabric allows me to work with different color pallets, which is my favorite part of designing. I reside in Algona, Iowa with my husband Bruce. We have two grown children, Anthony and Abby. Pieces From My Heart Books and Patterns are available at your local quilt shop or go to www.piecesfrommyheart.net